Game #11 vs. Utah Utes Discussion Thread

[cordera89]

7-5

What happen if we don't hit 7-5 in next two games?

[azgreg]

Last years game is on the Pac-12 Network if anybody is interested.

[azcat49]

7-5

What happen if we don't hit 7-5 in next two games?

Then we hope for 6-6. Hopefully we play like we did this past week. If we do I just can't see us losing both games

[azpenguin]

Story in the Star today said that Bradford came in because Baker was banged up, and that Bradford had hurt his hand pregame. Said that on the third and fourth down plays at midfield that Bradford made a rookie mistake and didn't hit the gap he was supposed to. Finley doesn't seem to think Wilson plays Saturday. Injuries freakin' everywhere. Gah.

[azcat49]

No kidding. If you think that Scooby and Turituri would hardly play and that Anu and Wilson would be very limited and that Jones would be ineffective I think we would be happy with where we are if we knew that was to happen.

[TyrantCat]

Beating the Utes would be a classic November upset. Ahh, that would be sweet! But...

With all the injuries, will need a magical performance for a win. Bear down and bring the magic.

[azpenguin]

Beating the Utes would be a classic November upset. Ahh, that would be sweet! But...

With all the injuries, will need a magical performance for a win. Bear down and bring the magic.

I think Casteel dials up a similar defensive plan as he did against USC. If Utah has to rely on Travis Wilson's arm to carry them, they're in trouble. Booker is a stud but he can only do so much. Utah has a stout defense and should be able to give AZ fits - key word is should. If Arizona reels off a couple of quick scores like they did last week, then Utah is going to be chasing points and they're not nearly as equipped to do that as USC is. The question will be if Arizona can run the ball on Utah. If they can, and the defense can rattle Wilson like they did Kessler, I like the Cats' chances.

[azthrillhouse]

Utah center will be snapping with the wrong hand this game.

http://espn.go.com/blog/pac12/post/_/id ... us-arizona" target="_blank

(stifling commentary regarding our snapping situation....)

[Merkin]

Only injury update so far.

11/12/15 OL Jacob Alsadek Concussion is downgraded to doubtful Saturday vs. Utah

[UAEebs86]

Wilson upgraded to questionable.

[azgreg]

[Gilbertcat]

In the theme of today's wildcats promo they made, help us Obi Wilson, you are our only hope...

[RazorsEdgeAZ]

Has Turituri played too much this season for a Med Redshirt?

[dirtbags]

totally unrelated, but i hope the zero-waste program becomes a permanent gameday initiative

[TyrantCat]

Wilson upgraded to questionable.

If Wilson is full speed this Saturday, could be a game changer.

[azgreg]

Has Turituri played too much this season for a Med Redshirt?

AG mentioned that he meets the criteria if Arizona can show that it was a season ending injury and not that they are just holding him out.

[azgreg]

Wilner picked us. I thought he hated Arizona.

http://blogs.mercurynews.com/collegespo ... -stanford/" target="_blank

UTAH (minus-4.5) at ARIZONA: Sure doesn’t seem like the Wildcats can match up with Utah on the lines of scrimmage. But this won’t follow script: The Utes are vulnerable after a tight win in Seattle and with UCLA looming next week. Feels like a RichRod surprise is in the works. Pick: Arizona.

[azpenguin]

Something with Utah - Most of their wins have been survival type wins. Their weaknesses are out there for all to see. What's to be seen is if the players can exploit them. The coaches I'm sure have already zeroed in on things and now the guys need to do their part.

[azgreg]

Something with Utah - Most of their wins have been survival type wins. Their weaknesses are out there for all to see. What's to be seen is if the players can exploit them. The coaches I'm sure have already zeroed in on things and now the guys need to do their part.

I just went back and looked at their box scores and you're right. The one thing they are doing is winning the turnover battle. The one game they lost the turnover battle they got rocked by USC. They've been out gained in over half of their P5 games.

[azpenguin]

Weather has gotten interesting all of a sudden. High of 80, low of 50 with a 40% chance of rain at night.

[azgreg]

[azgreg]

[Irish27]

[Newportcat]

If Nick wilson plays, that is a real game changer

[azgreg]

[Alieberman]

Don't get Fox Sports 1.... Wife just scored us 4 great tix for the game

Go Cats

[azgreg]

Gameday with Walter and Jeff Dunham unanimously picks the Utes.

[UAEebs86]

Here's all of our seniors from the offical roster. Thanks guys!

23 Baker, Jared RB 5-8 192 RSr. Los Angeles, Calif. (Loyola HS)
68 Catalano, David OL 6-2 286 RSr. Tucson, Ariz. (Canyon del Oro HS/San Jose State)
8 Gilbert, Reggie DL 6-4 262 RSr. Laveen, Ariz. (Fairfax HS)
49 Gregory, Haden LB 6-2 231 RSr. Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. (Palos Verdes Peninsula HS/Long Beach C.C.)
30 Jackson, Johnny WR 5-10 184 RSr. San Diego, Calif. (St. Augustine HS)
53 Jackson, Sir Thomas LB 6-0 222 RSr. Seattle, Wash. (O'Dea HS)
75 Lawrence, Kaige OL 6-3 290 RSr. Victorville, Calif. (Silverado HS/Chadron State/Chaffey College)
77 Maiava, Lene OL 6-5 301 RSr. Fagatogo, American Samoa (Tafuna HS)
8 Randall, Jerrard QB 6-1 185 RSr. Hollywood, Fla. (Chaminade-Madonna HS/LSU/Northeast Mississippi C.C.)
4 Richards, David WR 6-4 213 RSr. Palmdale, Calif. (Palmdale HS)
39 Riggleman, Drew P 6-2 213 RSr. Tucson, Ariz. (Sahuaro HS)
54 Romero, Jose LS 6-0 206 RSr. Cancun, Mexico (Mountain Pointe HS [Ariz.]/Glendale C.C.)
41 Skowron, Casey K 5-10 160 RSr. Phoenix, Ariz. (Brophy Prep)
7 Allah, Jamar FS 6-1 186 Sr. Phoenix, Ariz. (North Canyon HS)
61 Bundage, Cayman OL 6-2 281 Sr. Oklahoma City, Okla. (Douglass HS)
63 Goudreau, Griffin LS 6-4 231 Sr. (Bellarmine College Preparatory )
28 Lopez, Anthony S 5-11 211 Sr. Gilbert, Ariz. (Mesquite HS)
11 Parks, Will S 6-1 194 Sr. Philadelphia, Pa. (Germantown HS)
4 Smothers Jr., Antonio LB 6-2 232 Sr. Chicago, Ill. (West Side HS (Gary, Ind.)/Scottsdale C.C.)
55 Worthy, Jeff DL 6-2 287 Sr. La Mirada, Calif. (Whittier Christian HS/Boise State/Santa Ana College)

[azgreg]

[Merkin]

Aren't most of the RSr Stoops' recruits?

Transfers excepted of course.

[azpenguin]

Wilson is in full pads and warming up wth the 1's. Looks to be moving fine. Don't know if he plays but it sure looks like it.

[azpenguin]

The stadium was LOUD tonight. The upper deck was shaking during the second overtime. Really glad not just for the win but that the seniors had such an impact on it.

[TyrantCat]

Did it the hard way. Lost starting RB and QB to injury. Lost Mike backer (game announcers said that was the 6th middle lb lost to injury?!). Took it to OT, but without a passing game the Cats chances were nil.

Instead, the Cats showed resilience, toughness. They didn't quit. Another victory over a top ten ranked opponent. On senior night.

[Newportcat]

I am much more optimistic we get another win this season then I was as of yesterday morning

Not sure if it's against Utah but we do always play well at home in November against ranked teams when they have everything to lose

We also looked much much better against USC then I thought they would. Finally hit the opposing QB and offense looked good enough to get another win. Last night we played up to outlet max potential given the guys we were missing.

Also ASU is a dumpster fire right now and they are for sure beatable

Who knows its still Arizona football but the team played hard last night which is all you can ask for

Weird but I think like Many of you just had a feeling we would win as it set up like a typical Arizona upset

[Harvey Specter]

I did not expect a win last night, but I was much more optimistic that one might be possible after the outing against USC.

Terrific performance across the board, and what an awesome game. Every member of that program deserves tremendous credit for that win; I could not be happier or prouder.

Next week is going to be tough... Especially with even more question marks from injuries.

But IF we can somehow get by the turds, i will be very pleased with this season all things considered. Next week matters a lot. A win gets us to 7-5, RR to .500 vs Graham Cracker, and positions ASU for a losing season.

[UAEebs86]

[ANGCatFan]

Game gifs.

Grant has his best game of the year.


Jones also steps up his game.




A team victory requires the offense, defense and special teams to make big plays.


Jarvis McCall and Jamar Allah team up for an interception.


Randall's stat line; 1 completion, 1 TD, 1 victory. Oh, and Phillips takes the victory lying down.


Victory Flag!

[ANGCatFan]

espn sports science breaks down Nate Phillips' game winning catch for their play of the week.